Back to School: schoolchildren in need of help more than ever
The crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic is having an overwhelming impact on the lives of countless families in Portugal. For some, even just buying school supplies for their children
Busy event-filled July planned for Algarve as harsher Covid-19 restrictions loom
The Algarve is geared up for an event-filled July with dozens of concerts, plays and other cultural events planned, despite the country’s worsening epidemiological situation which could prompt the government
“It makes no sense”: New owners abandon ‘Vilamoura Lakes’ project
The new owners of Vilamoura have confirmed that they have no interest in pursuing the controversial Vilamoura Lakes project, which received an environmental ‘thumbs down’ in November. So said the
Pestana opens ‘Pousada de Portugal’ hotel in Vila Real de Santo António
Portuguese hotel group Pestana inaugurated its new ‘Pousada de Portugal’ (state-owned historic hotels run by the group) in the historic centre of Vila Real de Santo António last week. The
MotoGP to return to Algarve again in November!
It’s happening again – and this time, hopefully, with people in the stands. The Algarve International Racetrack in Portimão will host its second MotoGP race of the year between November
35,000 tons of burnt wood from Monchique’s 2018 fire yet to be removed: “It’s a bomb ready to blow”
Around 35,000 tons of burnt wood left over from the devastating fire that ripped through Monchique in 2018 are being compared to a “bomb” that could blow at any moment.
Woman killed in head-on crash on Arade Bridge
A woman was killed and two men were injured in a head-on crash between two cars on the Arade Bridge (EN125) between Portimão and Lagoa this Monday morning (July 5).
Pensioner found dead in Faro. Foul play suspected
A 79-year-old man was found dead in his Faro home on Sunday morning (July 4), his body showing signs of “extreme violence.” Reports Correio da Manhã tabloid, authorities suspect the
Police disperse 800 youngsters at Albufeira’s Praia da Oura
Maritime Police dispersed a crowd of around 800 youngsters at Albufeira’s Praia da Oura on Saturday evening (July 3). The youngsters – most of them foreigners and enjoying their school
Government vows to continue cutting toll prices on A22
Portugal’s Minister of Territorial Cohesion said on Tuesday (June 29) that the government plans to continue reducing toll fees on the country’s ‘ex-SCUT’ highways, including the Algarve’s A22 motorway (also